‘Sleepless in Seattle’ at 30 – Review
‘Sleepless in Seattle’ has endured as a top tier romantic comedy that could turn even the most steadfast cynic into a believer in love, fate, and the magic of the movies. Review by Margaret Roarty.
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‘The Bling Ring’ at 10 – Review
‘The Bling Ring’ at 10. Sofia Coppola made a timely commentary on celebrity culture and social media that remains relevant today. Stars Emma Watson. Review by Grace Laidler.
Read More‘Mud’ at 10 – Review
Jeff Nichols’ ‘Mud’ at 10 – atmospheric, touching, well-written and well-acted. Matthew McConaughey stars in what remains a remarkable film. Review by Martha Lane.
Read More‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’ at 15 – Review
Fifteen years on from Tim Burton’s film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim’s ‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’, the tale still makes for a powerful film. Review by Emily Nighman.
Read More‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ at 30 – Review
Even under the thumb of Disney rule and the passing of its creator, The Muppets produced a Christmas classic in ‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ (1992). Review by Katie Doyle.
Read MoreWhat Novelists Are For: ‘Atonement’ at 15
Joe Wright’s Oscar-winning period drama ‘Atonement’ is 15, and it remains an affecting film about stories and the very act of filmmaking. Essay by Margaret Roarty.
Read More‘Wanderlust’ and Its ‘Bizarro Cut’ at 10: How David Wain Split His Sensibility in Two for the Studio System
10 years on from the release of David Wain’s cult comedy ‘Wanderlust’, starring Paul Rudd and Jennifer Aniston, its ‘Bizarro Cut’ remains transparent about the comedy process. Essay by Nicholas Armstrong.
Read More85-Year-Old ‘My Man Godfrey’ Is a Crash Course in Comic Perfection
Gregory La Cava comedy ‘My Man Godfrey’ (1936), starring William Powell and Carole Lombard, could teach modern Hollywood some lessons, even at 85 years old. Retrospective essay by Sloan De Forest.
Read MoreThe Enduring Legacy of Stan and Ollie
Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy were beloved by legions of fans and described by legends of comedy as the very best around. What makes Stan and Ollie such an enduring act? Louis B Scheuer explores.
Read MoreKing Kong vs Godzilla (1962) Review
The original battle of legendary kaiju King Kong and Godzilla was in 1962 Japanese film ‘King Kong vs Godzilla’, from Ishirō Honda. Scott Z Walkinshaw reviews.
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